Fannin storm history

The Fannin Co EM reported one fatality at the intersection of FM 897 and Hwy 82 due to patchy dense fog. Visibilities were reported at less than 50 yards in that location. Two vehicles and an 18-wheeler were involved.

Emergency management reported accumulating ice on power lines and major power lines down south of Bonham. Trees were reported down onto power lines near Honey Grove. Storm totals ice accumulation of 0.75 inch was measured in the city of Bonham. The city also received at least 2 i…

Triple digit temperatures were recorded nearly every day during the month of August. According to the medical examiner, one person died on the 6th as a result of the heat. A heat advisory was in effect for several days during the month after the Excessive Heat Warning ended on th…

Excessive Heat Warning conditions occurred across the region August 1st through the 5th. In Fannin County, daytime high temperatures ranged approximately from 105-111 degrees with overnight lows in the upper 70s to mid 80s. Afternoon heat index values were around 110 degrees in s…

Emergency management reported significant damage in Leonard with downed trees, trees on vehicles, and damages to the Leonard ISD campuses. Damage estimates to the school facilities were near 1.5 million.

Extreme cold gripped the county for several days. Overnight lows were near or below 10 degrees Fahrenheit for most of the week. The period of February 15-16th was the coldest with low temperatures between 2 and -5 degrees Fahrenheit, and the maximum temperature on the 15th was on…

Up to 4 of ice and sleet accumulated in Fannin County. On average, 2.5-3 of ice and sleet was reported and most of the reports were sleet accumulations. In Bonham, law enforcement reported 2.5 of sleet accumulation. Numerous tree branches broke under the weight of the ice. In Bon…

Strong winds, estimated at more than 100 mph, caused severe building damage, demolished two grain elevators, destroyed sheds, damaged homes, and blew down power lines. Flying debris injured a man at the feed mill, where much of the damage occurred.

Fannin Electric COOP reported numerous downed power lines, broken power poles, and downed trees across Fannin County, mostly concentrated in the Leonard, Trenton, Ector, and Telephone areas. A total of 8,000 power outages were also reported. Residents of Leonard reported some of …

A Heat Advisory was in effect for heat index values up to 110 degrees in the afternoon and early evening hours.

Emergency management reported that a vehicle with 2 people inside was stranded in high water on CR 3515 near CR 3510 southeast of Honey Grove.

Emergency management officials reported a lightning strike on a house in Ravenna, resulting in a minor fire. Additionally, three other lightning strikes were reported, causing small grass fires in the Ector and Ladonia areas.

A Heat Advisory was in effect for heat index values up to 108 degrees in the afternoon and early evening hours.

A Heat Advisory was in effect for temperatures at or above 103 degrees and/or heat index values over 105 degrees.

A Heat Advisory was in effect for heat index values over 105 degrees in the afternoon and early evening hours.

The county EM relayed a report of two power poles snapped on CR 4105 to the southeast of Ector.

A storm survey team determined RFD or inflow winds along Old Silo Road on the west side of Bonham, southwest of an ongoing tornado, blew part of the roof off a Braums store on Hwy 121, flattened the scoreboard at the Warriors Stadium, and lifted part of the roof off the western s…

In addition to the EF-1 tornado that struck northwest Bonham, a large downburst engulfed most of the city causing widespread wind damage. Dozens of trees, power lines, and power poles were blown down with many roads blocked. Several trees fell onto homes and vehicles. A few build…

A large downburst struck areas from the Boyd area along Hwy 78 eastward to around Lake Bonham. Numerous trees and power lines were blown down in this area, with some damage to outbuildings. Winds were estimated between 60-80 mph.

Grain silos were reported collapsed in Windom.

Emergency management reported widespread tree damage and some structure damage in Dodd City. Winds were estimated at 80 mph.

Thunderstorm winds were estimated at 60 mph in Honey Grove.

A storm survey team determined RFD or inflow winds along the west side of a tornado track caused notable tree damage and some structural damage along FM 274 and West FM 898 between Ravenna and Bonham.

Emergency management reported street flooding in Savoy and Bells, with Hwy 56 at the railroad bridge on the Grayson/Fannin County line closed due to high water.

Reported via mPING in Randolph.

Fire department reported 1 inch hail northeast of Leonard.

Leonard VFD reported 1 inch hail.

Trained spotter reported quarter sized hail 3 miles north of Ector.

Reported via mPING 8 miles north of Bonham.

Facebook photos showed golf ball size hail fell north of Savoy.

A 61 mph wind gust was measured at Bonham Jones Field AWOS.

Emergency manager reported a 72 mph wind gust in Trenton.

A downed tree fell onto an RV at Bonham State Park.

Wind chill values dropped below zero across the county the night of February 18 through the morning of February 20.

Wind chill values were as low as 5 degrees during the overnight and morning hours.

Snow totals ranged from 3 to 7 inches across Fannin County, with the highest totals reported in Bonham and Pottsboro.

Wind chill values between 5-10 degrees were observed across the region during the overnight and morning hours of January 6, 2025.

Severe drought conditions impacted portions of the county through the middle of the month.

A trained spotter reported quarter size hail in Dodd City.

A broadcast media partner reported estimated 50-60 mph wind gusts south of Leonard.

Broadcast media reported an unattached shed moved out of a yard.

Emergency manager reported a very large tree branch collapsed onto the roof of a mobile home just north-northwest of Bailey.

Severe to extreme drought conditions impacted the county through the end of the month.

Severe to extreme drought conditions impacted the county through the end of the month.

Severe drought conditions impacted portions of the county through the end of the month.